The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sakhnin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sakhnin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sakhnin/ 32 32 Paleolithic chic: 500,000 years ago, Israel’s ancient toolmakers had a taste for sparkle https://www.timesofisrael.com/paleolithic-chic-500000-years-ago-israels-ancient-toolmakers-had-a-taste-for-sparkle/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:53:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784438 Rare hand axes from the Sakhnin Valley show Homo erectus picked fossil- and crystal-rich stones for visual appeal, hinting at early symbolic thinking, new study suggests

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]]> Arab community leads protest convoys throughout country over rampant deadly crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-community-leads-protest-convoys-throughout-country-over-rampant-deadly-crime/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:10:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750214 Traffic chaos expected as vehicles set to converge on Jerusalem for rally protesting government's failure to curb killings

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]]> As Arab parties answer call for unity, Ra’am seeks to retain role as coalition kingmaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-arab-parties-answer-call-for-unity-raam-seeks-to-retain-role-as-coalition-kingmaker/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:37:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3741461 Factions look to reunify as 'Joint List' so as to pool power for community wracked by deadly crime, but Islamist party wants to keep its plans to expand its base and return to government

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]]> Arab society stages nationwide strike over police failure to curb violent crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-society-stages-nationwide-strike-over-police-failure-to-curb-violent-crime/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:39:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739137 Starting in northern towns, strike spreads to many Arab locales as Sahknin mayor accuses PM of not caring; Ben Gvir ridicules the protest action, says leaders back criminals

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]]> As truce talks falter, pro-hostage deal, anti-government rallies set to draw thousands https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-hostage-deal-anti-government-rallies-set-to-draw-thousands-as-truce-talks-falter/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:40:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3606633 Families Forum to hold 2nd weekly march to US mission in Tel Aviv, demanding a comprehensive deal; anti-government activists to protest in Ness Ziona after attack on Arab lawmaker

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]]> Two Arab men shot dead in separate incidents amid slew of murders over recent days https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-arab-men-shot-dead-in-separate-incidents-amid-slew-of-murders-over-recent-days/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:21:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526226 Victims named as Mohammed Abd Tarabieh, 28, and father of two Elias Matran, 31; killings bring homicides recorded in community since start of 2025 to 75

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]]> Taboo of Arabs in the IDF is slowly crumbling, says first Muslim non-Bedouin officer https://www.timesofisrael.com/taboo-of-arabs-in-the-idf-is-slowly-crumbling-says-first-muslim-non-bedouin-officer/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3325066 Hisham Abu Raya was the first from his community to climb the IDF ranks. Today, he runs a program promoting military service among young Muslims as a key to advancing in society

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]]> Israeli fintech firm Pagaya taps into Arab talent pool during ongoing war https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-fintech-firm-pagaya-taps-into-arab-talent-pool-during-ongoing-war/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:26:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3258919 Pagaya increases the number of Arab Israelis at its site in the city of Sakhnin, while the government cuts funds earmarked for the economic development of the Arab population

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]]> Police: 13 Arab Israelis suspected of plotting attacks on behalf of Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-13-arab-israelis-suspected-of-plotting-attacks-on-behalf-of-hamas/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:43:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3242131 Members of alleged cell, mostly from northern city of Sakhnin, accused of obtaining weapons and receiving instructions from Palestinian terror group on preparing explosives

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]]> 3 Arab Israelis suspected of planning Islamic State ‘terror activity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-arab-israelis-suspected-of-planning-islamic-state-terror-activity/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:08:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3140216 Men, who have been arrested and remanded until Sunday, are residents of Sakhnin and Arraba in the north

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]]> Man shot dead in north, bringing 2023’s homicide toll in Arab community to 157 https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-shot-dead-in-north-bringing-2023s-homicide-toll-in-arab-community-to-157/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:12:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081342 Victim identified as paroled Sakhnin resident who reportedly recently served prison time for weapons offenses and kidnapping with intent to murder

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]]> 6-year-old girl dies after being hit by a car in northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-northern-israel/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:17:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3045516 Child critically injured after apparently falling out of her mother's car, succumbs to wounds in hospital

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]]> Over 20 arrested overnight in Arab towns amid unrest tied to Temple Mount clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-20-arrested-overnight-in-arab-towns-amid-unrest-tied-to-temple-mount-clashes/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:48:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2991206 Jewish homes in East Jerusalem targeted with firebombs; police attacked with fireworks in northern city rioting; apparent Jewish extremists torch cars in Kafr Qasim

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]]> Bill for new hospital in Arab town advances after Ra’am MK breaks with coalition https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-for-new-hospital-in-arab-town-advances-after-raam-mk-breaks-with-coalition/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:02:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2647373 Proposal to classify incitement against ultra-Orthodox as a crime also passes preliminary reading, in pair of wins for opposition

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]]> After Abraham Accords, Jewish-Arab art show tries to transcend historic conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-abraham-accords-jewish-arab-art-show-tries-to-transcend-historic-conflict/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:26:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2516428 Mediterranean Biennale, held in Haifa and Sakhnin, pushes unity and dialogue, with artworks hung in cafes and lounges; some international artists reluctant to participate

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